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J's Oyster Bar

Seafood Restaurant$$$$

Downtown Portland, Portland

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J's Oyster Bar

8.2^/10

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Ranked #5 for seafood restaurants in Portland
"The lobster stew is delicious and the drinks are notoriously strong."(9 Tips)
"Seriously fresh seafood and excellent lobster roll."(18 Tips)
"Bucket of steamer clams are amazing!"(5 Tips)
"Free oysters in February makes February the best month all year!"(32 Tips)

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Zach AbramsJuly 4, 2019
Very good lobster roll w/ butter and mayo
Manideep ChowdaryFebruary 17, 2020
Seafood Bouillabaisse is good to try
Aliona АленаJuly 6, 2013
Been here 5+ times
That is how much lobster meet was in my Lobster Stew CUP!
Marisa Torrieri BloomSeptember 16, 2012
The outdoor views of the waterfront are great, but I found the crab roll to be only so-so. Clams, however, are a must.
Gabriel ParreirasSeptember 27, 2014
Most recomended, cheap, fast, great beer!
Adrienne ClarkApril 13, 2014
Get the Haddock Filet sandwich and thanks
Justin EllisSeptember 4, 2010
Do they have some of the best seafood in town? Sure. But the bar is old school. Order a drink and mind your manners with the staff
Mary HutchinsonAugust 14, 2013
This is the real deal. Forget all those tourist traps. J's is open year 'round.
Chelsea FowlerFebruary 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Lobster roll and oysters! Fresh off the boat!
Laura WestcottDecember 30, 2012
Angry Orchard cider and steamed clams. Delicious!
Dennis ReedJune 27, 2014
Must try a bucket of the Steamers. Excellent!
Gina MurtheyApril 21, 2012
Good oysters great prices! Small place so be prepared to wait.
Erik NelsonNovember 9, 2010
Drink the Pinot Noir rather than the Cabernet... But DO have the Lobster and steamers! Great place! Love it.
Ana MontesSeptember 16, 2011
Holysh*t. Ive had lobster in 3 places up here but this one is the beat ! Lobster dinner w steamed clams..yum....
Jason PickensMay 26, 2013
Get the lobster chowder. It was soo good.
Liam K.October 18, 2011
This place is a total fisherman's hangout, one of a kind, and you can't beat twelve oysters for twelve dollars
Geoff PalmerFebruary 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Free Oysters from 4-6 ( I don't know what days of the week they do this but I was there on a Monday )
Marianella SierraJanuary 4, 2020
Really local!!!!
Allison MorrillMay 8, 2014
The martinis! Damn! They give you the side car.
Gabriella RossiJune 14, 2016
Seafood casserole. Get it.
Steve ShinkAugust 9, 2014
If oysters are what you crave there is no better place
Tim GreenJuly 1, 2019
Loved this place, so much fun!
Michael CoyneMarch 11, 2011
Been here 25+ times
J's Hat Trick: A lobster roll, a bowl of lobster stew, and a spicy Bloody Mary.
Alexandra AbateJuly 2, 2017
I learned how to eat a clam here. I'd give myself a b+
Charlotte ChanJuly 19, 2017
Great clams and lobster rolls.
Char MAugust 31, 2013
Lobster stew without a doubt!
Mary SzafraniecSeptember 2, 2014
Lobster stew + dirty martini = yum!!
Lindsay BigsOctober 17, 2015
Ran out of oysters and the ones we had were sandy and not enjoyable.
TV Food MapsAugust 27, 2014
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Brendan KeatingMay 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Oysters and raw scallops OMFG...
Jessica LinJanuary 16, 2011
Lobster stew is chunky and divine.
CharlieJuly 7, 2011
Try the Alaskan King Crab Legs with clams and corn!
DonnaSeptember 10, 2015
Steamers!!!
Julieta FungAugust 31, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Scallops cocktail all the way
Kimberly SheltonApril 1, 2012
Try the Lobster Stew - If I die young....serve this
Harold RoyalsJune 2, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Great place, but out of peters drink. Cant stay long
Jude DitoJune 8, 2019
Lobster roll
Erik MichielsenJune 11, 2011
Order up a dozen Chesapeake oysters upon arriving and go from there...
Nancy ChalmersAugust 15, 2011
Free oysters in February makes February the best month all year!
Charles Davis IIIMay 1, 2015
Good fresh lobster
Melvin ThornhillMay 17, 2013
Horrendous service. But good eats
Doug WardAugust 16, 2011
Been here 25+ times
My first stop whenever I am in town.
Matt JApril 25, 2010
The lobster rolls are my favorite in town. Good chowder too.
Lynnelle WilsonJuly 29, 2010
Love this place. When it's real busy the bar is real slow. Have patience.
Steve SaundersMay 12, 2013
Been here 10+ times
13 oysters for 12 bucks.. It's allgood.
Leslie DavisSeptember 9, 2014
A must stop.
Coach DebSeptember 24, 2010
Deelicious, fresh oysters! And cheap too!! Grab 2 dozen!
Cori FosterNovember 6, 2011
The steamers are the best!!!
Liz MackJuly 26, 2017
Soups are microwaved! Clam chowder was bland. Steamers good but overpriced. There's got to be better places around.
Thomas WallandSeptember 16, 2013
Free parking!

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